used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
having the place or position changed
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
a social unit living together
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
a young female
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
temporary military shelter
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
come together
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
not any; not one
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
possessing sweep
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
express in words
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
Teola
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From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
Tess
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From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tess saw the minister's family arrive in the small lake steamer, and saw Frederick meet them at the dock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The watching girl saw that the student's face was haggard, and a thrill swept over her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
at the time that
From this reading This disturbed the squatter, for the baby's mother had looked ill when she left the day before, with the resolution to tell the student her secret.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading As Minister Graves passed, she saw Frederick looking fondly into his father's face, but he sent no friendly glance toward the hut snuggled under the willow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was watching from between the tatters of the ragged curtain, and noted that Teola had not come down the hill with her brother.
